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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Decadent Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

This Black Forest Trifle for Christmas features layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries, making it a stunning and delicious holiday dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 package Chocolate Cake Store-bought or homemade
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups Whipped Cream Whip until soft peaks form; mascarpone optional
For the Fruit Layers
  • 2 cups Cherries Fresh preferred
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Juice Substitute with raspberry juice if desired

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Trifle Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the chocolate cake according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes. Cool and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream on medium speed until soft peaks form (about 3-5 minutes). Optionally fold in mascarpone for extra richness.
  3. Layer chocolate cake pieces in the trifle dish followed by whipped cream and cherries. Repeat until all ingredients are layered, finishing with whipped cream and cherries on top.
  4. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Garnish with extra whipped cream and whole cherries before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and presentation. The trifle can be made a day ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

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